Time flies.

Half a month passed before I knew it.

That afternoon, a pattering of light rain hit the city of Chang'an, leaving no one on the streets. The light rain had been falling for three consecutive days, and the whole city had been cleaned and given a new look. People and horses came slowly, wearing bamboo hats and looking bright and clear.

He is handsome and his eyes are clear and powerful.

"Who is coming?" the city guard shouted loudly.

The drizzle was as hazy as smoke, blocking the view. As we got closer, the city guard recognized the person's identity, and quickly clasped his fists and shouted: "Young man has seen the Lord Protector, but he has eyesight but cannot recognize Mount Tai. Please forgive me, Lord Protector."

The visitor was none other than Qin Huaidao. As for Xue Rengui and others, they did not want to reveal their trump cards, so they asked everyone to go back to Qinjiazhuang. He handed over a handful of copper coins and said, "It's raining heavily. Buy some wine to keep out the cold."

"Thank you Lord Protector for the reward!" The soldiers guarding the city were overjoyed and quickly got out of the way.

Money is very important to the low-level city defenders, but the honor of the dignified Protector is more important. They watched each person leave one by one with gratitude in their eyes. Someone whispered: "It is said that the Protector has no high-ranking officials."

Wei, he treats ordinary soldiers as brothers and has great respect and love. When I saw him today, he was indeed extraordinary."

"That's right. If any of those noble families look at us, let alone reward them with silver, it would be fine if they don't give us a beating."

"Straight bitch, a good guy like the Protector of the Kingdom actually has someone plotting against him. It's really not a thing."

"God doesn't open his eyes, good people are bullied."

"Don't let me know who it is, I will risk my life to report it."

…

The drizzle was falling, and the horse's hooves were beating fast. Qin Huaidao was already far away and could not be heard. He walked along the empty stone street for a distance and unknowingly arrived at the mansion. The guard guard recognized him and hurried forward.

Salute: "See you, young master!"

"Fortunately, it's raining heavily. Wear more clothes." Qin Huaidao said and handed the reins to someone and said, "Help lead him in and feed him the best quality food."

After entering the gate and walking along the windy corridor, the servants I met along the way were overjoyed to see Qin Huaidao coming back, as if they had suddenly found their backbone, and they all saluted and said hello, but stopped talking.

Qin Huaidao sensed that something was wrong, so he went directly to the backyard without asking any questions.

He'er hurried over after hearing the news, with tears in her eyes. When she entered the door, she shouted: "Young Master, you are back."

"Did something happen?"

"Well, if you don't come, we won't know what to do."

"Speak slowly, the sky will not fall."

He'er came up and took off Qin Huaidao's coat while explaining the situation in detail. When Qin Huaidao heard that someone was attacking the barbecue bar, and a catapult was used, unknown fire rushed to the top of his head, but he held it back, listened carefully, and waited for He'er

After everything is said, ask for a few details.

After that, Qin Huaidao fell into deep thought. Although he was angry, he had more doubts. Wanhua Tower was just a romantic occasion. It was reasonable to make some small moves because of business competition, but he would never dare to use a big killer like a catapult. Behind this

I'm afraid there's something weird.

He'er didn't dare to disturb Qin Huaidao's thinking and said, "Young Master, I'm going to boil some water and let the kitchen prepare some food."

Qin Huaidao didn't stop him. He went crazy in the mountains for half a month. His whole body stank and he felt very uncomfortable. It was time to take a shower. He was thinking about Wanhua Tower and vaguely grasped something, but when he thought about it carefully, he realized

wrong.

After waiting for a while, Qin Huaidao came to the bathroom, soaked in hot water and let He'er help scrub him. He closed his eyes and enjoyed this rare relaxation. His mind became clearer and more active. He closed his eyes and continued to think about things.

He'er knew Qin Huaidao's habits, so she didn't bother her and washed her hands carefully. She had done this kind of thing a lot since she was a child. She had already regarded herself as Qin Huaidao's woman in her heart, so she didn't feel any embarrassment. She stroked the strong muscles and thought of something.

Her face turned red, like a blooming red lotus.

After a while, Qin Huaidao suddenly asked: "Besides this, is there anything else?"

He'er quickly suppressed the fantasies in her mind and replied: "No, everything else is going well. The sales of various goods in the house are also good, but they are limited. The money is small, so it may not be enough. The barbecue bar is renovated plus the cost of medicine and

The compensation costs 70,000 to 80,000 yuan, but if Mr. Song, the agency's agent, had not sent 500,000 yuan, we would not be able to sustain it."

"Then let go of the limit, but the output needs to be higher." Qin Huaidao said solemnly, things in Wanhua Tower are too strange, and we must prepare for a rainy day, but we must not expose it, so as not to cause unnecessary panic.

"Is something going to happen?" He'er was inexplicably worried.

"Don't ask too much, Young Master is here for everything. Do you still remember the secret cave in the backyard?"

"Remember, the young master pointed it out to He'er last time. It is indeed very hidden."

"After you earn the money, divide half of it and hide it in the cave. No one but you can know about it."

"ah……"

He'er's face changed greatly, and he felt more and more that something was going to happen, but he was smart and didn't ask any more questions, and promised: "He'er knows it, and has hidden it in person so that no one can see it. However, the account books must also be changed, otherwise, someone will

Discover."

"Our He'er is getting smarter and smarter." Qin Huaidao praised.

"Really?" He'er was overjoyed, as if she was being greatly praised.

"Have you got the goods from Mr. Song?"

"All the early production has been given to him, which is just in time for supply. There is a lot of production these days. If you open up sales, you can quickly collect a sum of money. He'er will take good care of the accounts. No matter what happens in the future, don't leave He'er alone.

"?" He'er said with a somewhat heavy voice.

"Don't worry, I'm used to you taking care of me, young master. I can't do it without you."

"That's good, thank you young master." He'er smiled happily.

Qin Huaidao felt a little emotional that this little girl was too insecure and too dependent on him. He chatted for a few words about family matters, changed into official uniform, went to the kitchen to eat something, and hurried out with an umbrella.

Not long after, Qin Huaidao came to the official office of the Ministry of Communications.

The guard at the door recognized Qin Huaidao and quickly saluted in surprise. Qin Huaidao nodded and said, "Send the order for Li Derjian, Fang Yiai, Li Yixie and Su Dingfang to come over."

"Go back to your lord, the three lords are in the government office."

Qin Huaidao nodded, entered the gate, and came to his office. As soon as he sat down, Li Derjian and four others hurried over and saluted excitedly. Qin Huaidao asked for instructions, and while skillfully boiling water to make tea, he said: "It's about the barbecue bar."

I know the general idea, someone can tell me the details."

"Sir, let me do it." Li Derjian quickly took over the topic: "My father told me at the beginning that Uncle Cheng was responsible for tracking down the Chang'an gangs, neighborhoods, inns, restaurants and other public places, hoping to find some clues, and at the same time, he also created me for the murderer.

When it appears that there is a panic and lack of clues, General Xu will look at the Ministry of Justice to investigate. The purpose is the same, and our Supervisory Office will secretly investigate the source of materials for making catapults to see if we can follow the clues."

At this point, Li Derjian paused, his face full of guilt, gritted his teeth, and continued: "Unfortunately, the three-pronged approach has made no progress so far. The Holy Emperor was furious and fined Uncle Cheng and General Xu for half a year, and kept them on duty for inspection, saying three things

If you can't solve the case within a month, you will be dismissed."

Seeing that Li Er was still resolute, Qin Huaidao became less angry and asked, "There are no suspicious clues for such a big matter?"

"Sir, it's really not true. Everyone in Wanhua Building has checked everything and interrogated several times, but no one knew anything about it. The only shopkeeper who knew about it was killed. The murderer is suspected to be a guard, but so far there is no clue who built the catapult.

I was also silenced. My subordinates are incompetent and I cannot trust you." Li Derjian lowered his head in shame.

"Where is Uncle Cheng?"

Li Derjian hurriedly said: "We have arrested many criminal thieves and wanted criminals, and solved many unsolved cases, but they have nothing to do with this incident, and the same is true for the Criminal Department."

With the tempers of Cheng Yaojin and Xu Shiji, such a big matter must be investigated with all their strength, and with the dispatch of the Supervisory Office, there will be no way to find out. Unless there is a mistake in the way of handling the case, Qin Huaidao asked: "What way of investigation should you follow?"

"The Holy One said there was rebellion, so we will investigate based on this idea."

Rebellion is not impossible, but Qin Huaidao always feels that something is wrong. What kind of rebellion can a Wanhua Tower do? If it is really a rebellion, there should be follow-up actions after such a long time, and it can't be silent for a while?

This is unreasonable!

Qin Huaidao began to think deeply, his eyes a little solemn.

The four of them waited patiently and did not dare to disturb.

At this time, the water was boiling, Qin Huaidao made tea, divided a cup for the four of them, poured a cup for himself, and drank a sip of hot water. His body felt a little warmer, and his thinking became much more active. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Commander Su,

Please drive a carriage to the house to find He'er. He'er knows your identity and asks her to ask the theater troupe in the house who knows the escorts of the owner of Wanhua Tower and bring those who know over here."

"Follow the order!" Su Dingfang hurried away.

"Sir, is there a way?" Li Derjian asked excitedly.

"Some ideas are not mature enough. I can't find any clues about the idea of ​​​​rebellion. I'm afraid it's wrong. I have to change my thinking." Qin Huaidao said seriously.

"What do you mean, sir, revenge?"

"Why do you say this?" Qin Huaidao asked back.

Li Derjian sat upright and said: "Let's be clear, apart from ladies, a place like Wanhualou sells wine, but with an adult's barbecue bar, who would go to Wanhualou to drink? Wanhualou's business has plummeted, and revenge is inevitable.

According to what he said in the report, the shopkeeper’s public expression of revenge also confirms this.”

"In my opinion, revenge is more likely." Fang Yiai agreed.

"But we have also checked along this line of thinking, and there has been no progress." Li Yixie reminded.

Qin Huaidao looked at Li Derjian, Li Derjian nodded with a wry smile, and Qin Huaidao continued: "Looking at it clearly, Wanhualou and my barbecue bar have a competitive relationship, and revenge is justified. Wanhualou spreads some rumors about how bad the barbecue bar is.

Even dirty tricks are possible, but we must not openly use catapults to retaliate. This is not simple behind the scenes. Besides rebellion and revenge, there is another possibility."

"What?" the three asked in surprise.

"Don't worry, since I'm back, I will definitely get to the bottom of it." Qin Huaidao said coldly, and asked for some details. He learned that King Wei had gone to the fiefdom, and the prince also took the initiative to cooperate with the investigation, and even took the initiative to apply for a search of the East Palace to prove his innocence.
To be continued...